There are loads of IAS officers who have blessed the country with their fresh initiatives and have helped make the nation a better place to stay in.

There are loads of IAS officers who have blessed the country with their fresh initiatives and have helped make the nation a better place to stay in.&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspIndiatimes, Representative Image

Everybody knows about them – the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a bureau filled with the best and brightest in the country. While there is a significant amount of suspicion and doubt regarding bureaucrats, there are loads of IAS officers who have blessed the country with their fresh initiatives and have helped make the nation a better place to stay in.

In an attempt to honour their hard work, here is a list of five such IAS officers and the work they have done.

The Hindu reports that it was Ali’s love for journalism that pushed him into the civil services. According to The Better India, it was Ali’s hard work that played a huge role in Kannur becoming the country’s first plastic-free district in April 2017. The district administration was urged to heavily publicise the use of handloom-made bags and Ali focused on a shift from plastic last November.

The future generations and Mother Nature will definitely thank him for this work that he has done and the highs he has reached.

Rohini R. Bhajibhakare

Bhajibhakare is the daughter of a marginal farmer and has broken numerous glass ceilings to reach where she is. She has been a strong advocate for safe sanitation, watershed development and has set out on her campaign for a plastic-free Salem. The officer also ensures that she stays in constant touch with officials through WhatsApp and conducts surprise checks to make sure that everything is running smoothly.

Poma Tudu

Odisha’s Nuapada district is where you'll often find Tudu, who treks long miles through forested tribal villages to hear the grievances of the people living there.

Despite the fact that the area is a hostile Naxal-affected zone and also infamous for man-animal conflicts, Tudu doesn't let this deter her in her endeavour to do a good job.

Popularly known as "Collector Bro", this fire-brand IAS officer has initiated massive development projects in Kozhikode.

"His innovative ideas — such as Operation Sulaimani, a decentralized participatory project to address hunger in urban areas; Tere Mere Beach Mein, a project to tackle waste management at Kozhikode Beach; and Yo Appooppa, an attempt to improve the quality of life of the elderly — were huge runaway successes, thanks to large and wholehearted participation of people of the coastal city and beyond," reports The Better India.

However, the officer was involved in a very public spat with a Congress MP. Nair was transferred in February and has maintained that it was a routine transfer. Now, Nair continues to be in touch with the people through social media.

Parikipandla Narahari

From introducing e-health ideas in an attempt to eradicate female infanticide and initiating projects to ensure that the disabled, senior citizens and pregnant women are able to access public zones, this hero has been a star from the get-go. Narahari also introduced the Ladli Laxmi Yojana which will help lay a foundation for a girl's future.

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